The House Ethics Committee is navigating a crisis of credibility as it weighs whether to release the findings of its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the attorney general nominee accused of sexual misconduct.

Two women are accusing former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz of paying them for sex. Florida attorney Joel Leppard said Gaetz paid through Venmo both of his clients for sex. The two women testified before the House Ethics Committee as well as in the federal investigation.

A partisan standoff appears to be brewing over whether a House Ethics Committee report will be released before the Senate considers President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general.

Matt has been investigated by the House Ethics Committee, the Department of Justice, the Federal Elections Commission and probably the Rotary Club,” Don Gaetz said.

Some Republicans have hinted that Gaetz could be facing an uphill battle in being confirmed as U.S. attorney general.